constituteproject.org PDF generated: 26 Sep 2013, 21:48 CHAPTER 11 SECURITY SERVICES PART 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS 206 National security (1) The national security objectives of Zimbabwe must reflect the resolve of Zimbabweans to live as equals in liberty, peace and harmony, free from fear, and in prosperity. (2) The national security of Zimbabwe must be secured in compliance with this Constitution and the law. (3) In particular, the protection of national security must be pursued with the utmost respect for-(a) the fundamental rights and freedoms and the democratic values and principles enshrined in this Constitution; and (b) the rule of law. 207 Security services (1) The security services of Zimbabwe consist of-(a) the Defence Forces; (b) the Police Service; (c) the intelligence services; (d) the Prisons and Correctional Service; and (e) any other security service established by Act of Parliament. (2) The security services are subject to the authority of this Constitution, the President and Cabinet and are subject to parliamentary oversight. (3) Membership of the security services must reflect the diversity of the people of Zimbabwe. 208 Conduct of members of security services (1) Members of the security services must act in accordance with this Constitution and the law. (2) Neither the security services nor any of their members may, in the exercise of their functions-(a) act in a partisan manner; (b) further the interests of any political party or cause; (c) prejudice the lawful interests of any political party or cause; or (d) violate the fundamental rights or freedoms of any person. Zimbabwe 2013 Page 89